Grants
The Marshall Community Foundation funds collaborative, innovative projects that address significant community needs and challenges in Marshall and Calhoun County, Michigan.
Funder: Marshall Community Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | January 1, 2027 (Impact Grant LOI) | March 1, 2027 (Impact Grant Full App)
Funding Amounts: Mini Grant: up to $750 | Momentum Grant: $751–$24,999 | Impact Grant: $25,000+ (requests over $75,000 not considered)
Summary: Flexible, local grants supporting impactful, collaborative projects benefiting Marshall and Calhoun County, MI residents.
Key Information: Grants are only for organizations directly benefiting Marshall/Calhoun County; strict restrictions apply to eligible uses and repeat funding.
Description
The Marshall Community Foundation provides grants to agencies and organizations serving the City of Marshall and surrounding townships in Calhoun County, Michigan. These grants are intended to address local community needs, emphasizing projects that yield substantial community benefits, foster collaboration, avoid duplication of services, and benefit large numbers of people. Additional priorities include strengthening self-sufficiency, supporting innovative or start-up efforts, assisting low-income or underserved populations, promoting youth development, and tackling the root causes of local challenges. The grants are reviewed and awarded quarterly or annually, depending on grant size, with a rigorous process involving community volunteers and board members to ensure alignment with the Foundation’s mission and priorities.
